Groton, SD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Groton

Richmond / Tacoma Park

Jobee Acres / Melrose Addition

Prairie Wood Village Addition / Deevaan Villa Development

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Groton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

35.5%

Households with Children

38.1%

School Enrollment K-12

301

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.1%
School Age (5-17): 21.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.6%
Working Age (35-54): 21.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 13.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.4%
High School / GED: 26.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 33.6%
Single Parents: 4.5%
Couples & Adults: 32.2%
Living Alone: 29.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 81.8%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 18.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 17.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.6%
Spanish: 4.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.6%
Elementary (1-4): 8.4%
Middle School (5-8): 8.7%
High School (9-12): 4.1%
College / Graduate: 3.0%
Not Enrolled: 71.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources